Waukee Basketball Looks For Continued Success

The Waukee boys' and girls' basketball teams both return integral talent from state-qualifying teams and will look to return to postseason play in 2012.

UPDATE: Waukee Falls to Ankeny at State Volleyball Tournament

The eighth-ranked Waukee volleyball team played third-ranked Ankeny today. The Hawks defeated the Warrior girls 25-16, 25-12, 25-22 in the state Class 4-A volleyball quarterfinal at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena.

Shuler Elementary PTO to Host Miner's Market Saturday

The Shuler Elementary PTO is hosting its first Miner's Market Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shuler Elementary.

PHOTO GALLERY: Waukee Middle Schoolers Prepare for Mock Trial Competition

The Waukee middle school mock trial team is preparing for the regional mock trial competition to be held on Nov. 2 at the Polk County Convention Complex.

PHOTO GALLERY: Waukee Displays Percussion Power at Central Iowa Drumline Clinic

The Waukee High School Drumline showed off its beat Tuesday night at the Central Iowa Drumline Clinic in Ankeny.

UPDATE: Waukee Falls to Sioux City East, 24-6

The Warriors fell to Sioux City East tonight in the first round of class 4A's playoffs.

Waukee Rebounds from Valley Loss, Shuts Out Ames 26-0

Waukee (6-3) traveled Friday night to Ames (4-5) for its final regular season game of the season. A win pretty much guarantees a home game for the first round of the post-season.

PHOTO GALLERY: Tigers Steamroll Waukee Warriors 55-14

Waukee headed into Friday's game with a 5-2 record, but picked up its first loss in CIML play. West Des Moines Valley's undefeated season marches on, ruining senior night at Waukee.

UPDATE: Waukee Warriors Fall to Undefeated Valley Tigers

The Warriors fell to the Valley Tigers tonight, 55-14. Both teams were 3-0 in the CIML conference coming into tonight's game at Waukee Stadium.

PHOTO GALLERY: Shuler Elementary's "Black Diamond" Sculpture Honors Waukee's Past

The 13-foot-tall steel sculpture at the corner of Douglas and Berkshire Parkways serves as a reminder of the area's coal mining history.

Waukee Students Collect Outerwear in Winter Warmth Drive

One Waukee dad decided outgrown outerwear should get a second life and the Winter Warmth Drive was born.

Waukee Teacher of the Week: Chris Bergman of South Middle School

Chris Bergman is an extended learning teacher at Waukee South Middle School nominated for this week's Teacher of the Week recognition. Read about what makes Bergman a great teacher.

Do You Know a Teacher Doing Extraordinary Things?

Every Wednesday, we will feature a different Teacher of the Week. Now's your chance to nominate your favorites.

UPDATE: Waukee Warriors Win Fourth-Straight Against Fort Dodge

The Waukee Warriors defeated the Fort Dodge Dodgers tonight in Fort Dodge, 42-21.

Children's Book Author Jerry Pallotta Speaks to Elementary School Students

Jerry Pallotta says he loves what he does for a living. This week, he's bringing his experience to children attending three area elementary schools.

Waukee Seniors Earn Recognition in National Merit Scholarship Program

Six Waukee High School students were recognized in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program this week. Two of them are semifinalists and still have a shot at more than $34 million in scholarship money.

LIVE Tonight: Waukee vs. Marshalltown

Follow the Waukee Warriors live tonight as they face the Marshalltown Bobcats in Marshalltown. The game starts at 7:30 p.m.

UPDATE: Warriors Defeat the Bobcats

Waukee outscores Marshalltown, 50-28 in Friday night's game.

Waukee High School's HyperStream Prepares Students for Tech Careers

The Waukee High School club pairs students with technology professionals to give them insight into a career in the technology field.

Waukee Chamber Shows Warrior Spirit

Friday was spirit day in the Waukee Schools. Waukee Chamber members got into the act too.

Community Flocks to Homecoming Festivities

Thursday night in Waukee was the scene of the homecoming parade, king and queen coronation, and the annual powderpuff football game.

'Jersey Shore' Looks Part of Jersey Day At Waukee High School

Jersey Day is today's homecoming dressup theme. The fun continues tonight with the parade starting at 6 p.m. at the former Waukee Elementary building, 400 Locust St.

Community Picnic, "-Er" Day Continue Waukee Homecoming Week Events

Waukee homecoming week events continued with a community picnic at Centennial Park Tuesday and high school students dressing to the theme "-er" on Wednesday.

New Beginnings Daycare Needs Donated Items

The following is a list of the hours and rates for the New Beginnings Childcare and Preschool opening Sept. 26. The daycare is also open to donations of items from the public.

Happy Time Daycare to Reopen Monday as New Beginnings

Former director Lori Moritz will officially open the New Beginnings Childcare and Preschool on Sept. 26. She said it's a fresh start for former employees, parents and students of the former Happy Time Daycare.

Waukee High School Celebrates Nerd Day; Community Picnic Set for Tonight

Day 2 of homecoming week brought out students and staff members dressed in their idea of the ultimate nerd.

Waukee Students Dress to Impress on First Day of Homecoming Week

Dress to Impress was the dress-up theme for today, as homecoming celebrations began at Waukee High School. Tomorrow it's Nerd Day.

It's Homecoming Week in Waukee

Homecoming is more than just a football game. In Waukee, it's a weeklong celebration. Read on to find out what you can do this week to show your Warrior pride.

Donation Canisters Out in Waukee to Help Injured Teen, Family

Waukee area residents who want to help the family of Taylor Hale with expenses can stop by local Kum & Go stores to donate, among other options.

What's New in Schools?

It's been a busy week in the Waukee School District. Here's a recap of what you might have missed.

Warriors Down Bulldogs 60-19; Homecoming Up Next

Waukee High School's football team trounced the visiting Ottumwa Bulldogs, 60-19, on Friday.

Three Incumbents Re-Elected to Waukee School Board

Jerry Ripperger, Larry Lyon and Susan Bunz retain their seats on the Waukee Board of Education.

Waukee School Board Election Today

Six candidates, including three incumbents, are vying for three seats on the Waukee School Board. The polls open at 7 a.m. today.

Meet a Waukee Candidate: Susan Bunz

Susan Bunz, a mother of three, is running for re-election to the Waukee School Board. She said after three years, there is still so much more to accomplish.

Meet a Waukee Candidate: Rob Thelen

Rob Thelen is a concerned dad of two. He said most of the issues that need to be tackled in the Waukee School District will directly affect his children's education.

Photo Gallery: Tiny Dancers Take the Field at Waukee Football Game

On Aug. 27, the Waukee varsity dance team hosted a dance clinic for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Their students took the field Friday night at Waukee Stadium to show off what they learned.

Meet a Waukee Candidate: Larry Lyon

Larry Lyon, a seven-year Waukee School Board member, hopes to continue his run on the board to "just keep doing the right thing."

UPDATE: Waukee Warriors Trounce Bulldogs

The Warriors welcomed the Ottumwa Bulldogs tonight at Waukee Stadium. The Warriors claimed a victory, 60-19.

Meet a Waukee Candidate: Todd Dohrmann

Dohrmann, a father of three, says getting involved in the Waukee school board is an extension of being a parent.

Meet a Waukee Candidate: Jerry Ripperger

Current Waukee school board president Jerry Ripperger of Urbandale is both a parent and advocate when it comes to the Waukee school system.